Coal Tar Xylene Solvent from China
Xylene-rich solvent from coal tar distillation with over 50% xylenes, categorized under HTS 2707.30.00.40 'Other'. Used in printing inks and rubber processing due to its solvency properties. Meets Chapter 27 requirements as aromatic-heavy product from high-temperature tar.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure documentation specifies 'high temperature coal tar' origin to distinguish from petroleum solvents under different subheadings
• Comply with EPA import notifications for volatile organic compounds (VOCs); include safety data sheets (SDS)
• Avoid bulk packaging confusion—declare as 'other' xylenes, not light oils (2710.12) which require 90% distillation at 210°C test